Cedar Rapids backs class A baseball drive with 1028 books sold
Cedar Rapids residents rallied around a Western League bid, selling 1028 of 1200 available ticket books in a short campaign. Proceeds totaling $9,252 raised promise a $10,800 club treasury to launch operations, with out-of-town buyers and local leaders praising the effort.
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Iowa
Hoppe Secures Second Win in International Cue Tourney
Willie Hoppe claimed his second victory in the international balkline billiards tournament, defeating Ora Morningstar 400 to 34 in eight innings in Chicago. Morningstar suffered his third loss in Thursday’s games, with Hoppe posting a high tournament average of 50.
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San Diego
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Eric Hagentacher
Germany
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San Francisco
Picard's 283 Wins North South Open Golf Title
Picard, 27, from North Carolina, outlasted Horton Smith and Harry Cooper to win the North-South Open with a 283 total after rounds of 69 68 74 72. Smith Dunlap fell to second at 286 as Picard earned $1000 and his first major victory.
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Tommy Armour
Wilfy Cox
Johnny Kinder
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John Revolta
Mike Turnesa
al Watrous
Willie MacFarlane
Tom Creavy
Paul Runyan
Jimmy Hines
Denny Shute Wee
Bull Burke
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MacDonald Smith
Don George defeats La Bitzi in two seconds before twenty count
In a sold out arena, Don George knocks out Rudy La Bitzi known as the Butcher Boy in under forty-two minutes with a decisive first fall. La Bitzi is carried out and announced unable to continue. The program also features Baron A Showman, Tiny Roebuck, Baron Ben Ginsburg, Arthur Von Saxon, and a knockout by Chuck Wright. Ed Wirth and Johnny Cole were also on the card with Alex Fidler refereeing.
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Drake Falls to Central in Spring Football Doubleheader
In Des Moines Drake University lost to Central College of Pella 14 to 7 and later defeated St Benedict of Atchison Kan. Drake failed to keep pace until the fourth quarter when Vogel scored on a plunge, while Central took an early safety and later touchdowns by Seagee and Smith to secure the win. Drake blocked a St Benedict punt near the goal line in the first quarter to keep the score close.
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Hagenlacher Beats Hoppe To Lead Balkline Championship
German cue star Eric Hagenlacher remained undefeated in the 182 balkline world championship in Chicago after defeating Willie Hoppe 400 to 113 in 14 innings. Hoppe’s two defeats opened the door for Matsuyama and Cochran, with Morningstar near elimination.
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Twenty Six Teams To Take Part In Y Diamondball
Opening date for the 1934 Y Diamondball season set for April 16 after a meeting with 26 teams. Pioneer and Comrade and Friendly Indian leagues to be run with games on Washington high and McKinley junior high diamonds. Umpires Bud Swanson Robert Bixler Sid Clark Elmer Prohaska chosen. next meeting Tuesday at 6:45 PM at the Y to discuss rules.
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Man O'War Turns Seventeen Amid Daily Morning Canter
Lexington AP report notes Man O'War the famed race horse reaches 17 with his routine breakfast and morning canter. The legendary steed won 20 of 21 races in 1919 1920 and earned 249455 in stakes before retiring to stud in 1921 where his progeny have amassed over 1800000 for their owners.
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Rosequist Signs One Year Pact With Chicago Bears
Ted Rosequist Ohio State tackle signs a one year contract with the Chicago Bears. He will return to campus after the season to complete work for his bachelor's degree and resume studies at Ohio State.
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Spring Behind Firelit Gas Wells At Transylvania
In Transylvania the burning gas wells melt winter from nearby regions as flames heat the land. Violets and daisies bloom, acacia branches bloom with scent as birds build nests. Snowy hills surround the fiery area drawing pilgrim crowds to view the blaze after seven months of continuous flames.
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Transylvania
Loughran And Neusel Set For Garden Bout May 4
New York reports Tommy Loughran former heavyweight contender meets Vyaiter Neuse in a ten round match scheduled for May 4 at Madison Square Garden. Details on venue and arrangement appeared in a recent wire dispatch.
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Sussex hero among bravest in Royal Humane Society list
H E B Jones of Sussex England is named as the greatest case among about 500 special bravery entries. He saved a woman from a sinking steamship Antung off Hainan Island after Captain Ash abandoned ship. Jones swam to the woman and guided her to safety as natives battled for the rope. A bronze medal is awarded to Sergeant Gherevera for rescuing the child. Seventy people died in the wreck.
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Road to Troy Burdensome Journey Shared in Belfast Report
Dr Andrew Trimble recounts a rough overland trip to ancient Troy with a truck described as a tough wagon. He notes sparse comforts, a full cargo hold, and multiple helpers as they faced a difficult road through fields and streams toward their destination.
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Moline Bowler Takes Third In The All Events
Peoria AP reports small town bowlers shine at the 34th American Bowling Congress. Eddie Willke of Moline posted 1352 in doubles and singles to finish third in the all events with 1924, aiding partner Knute Anderson to fourth in the doubles at 1265. Vine Paris Cleaners of Springfield remains in the lead in the Ave man crews with 2865.
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Sila Wilteng Capture Doubles Handball Title
Sila Wilteng won the doubles handball title by defeating Ed Hollarp in two straight sets 21 12 and 18 on a Wednesday evening. The victory caps the YMCA Handball Tour season, with the state YMCA tournament held in February and city singles earlier this month. Committee members overseeing the events included Bob Hutchera chairman T C Yarnall P F Keeling O Ambroz and Vincent Bartunek.
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Baer Carnera Film Ban in Germany Details
Berlin reports the Max Baer Primo Carnera film The Prizefighter And The Lady was banned after a two week run. The same theater also banned Catherine the Great on racial grounds, and an exchange pact bans Austrian and German productions from using Jewish actors in German language versions.
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Grapefruit league finale in Fort Myers as Athletics host Tigers
At Fort Myers Florida the curtain falls on the Grapefruit league season with the Athletics hosting the Tigers. Detore asked Cochrane to make him a Detroiter as he signs with Louisville and Jimmy Wilson keeps a diary of team faults.
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Marion Cagemen Open De Molay Meet in Boone
Seventeen teams enter the state DeMolay basketball tournament with Marion to face Keokuk in the opening tilt at Boone. Other first round pairings include Carroll vs Centerville Corydon vs Des Moines Andubon vs Boone and Grinnell vs Jefferson.
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Records Likely To Fall In Ohio State Meets
National Collegiate swimming meet opens Friday at Ohio State University with stars such as Walter Spence Rutgers David Livingston Yale Art Highland Northwestern and Jim Christy Michigan later followed by the National AAU meet. The 75 foot pool at the natatorium hosts top male swimmers from major programs.
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Southern California
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New York Defeats Chicago In Inter City Golden Gloves
New York edged Chicago 9 7 at Madison Square Garden in the seventh annual inter city Golden Gloves, leaving the series tied 3 3 with one bout a draw. Heavyweight Bob Pastor outpointed Otis Thomas after threatening a first round knockout as 19 467 fans watched.
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Iowa Trout Season Opens April 1 Across Northeast Streams
The Iowa fish and game department announces the trout season starts April 1 running from sunrise to sunset until September 1. Fifty six of one hundred twenty three northeastern streams are official trout streams, with unofficial streams also open for trout fishing during the season.
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Yankees Build Strong Pitching For Pennant Push
New York Yankees rely on a revamped infield and stronger pitching to pursue the pennant with Ruth Gehrig Lazzeri and Rolfe delivering power. Ruffing Gomez and a depth staff are expected to anchor a rotation while McCarthy reshapes infield and bullpen roles.
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Wrestling results from Associated Press roundup
Maurice La Chappelle of France defeated Jack Bloomfeld of New York in 36.16 seconds. In Harrisburg, Glis fonnen ders of Boston beat Stan Sokolia of Philadelphia in 48 minutes and 6 seconds.
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